BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering Pathway at Glasgow Caledonian University

A GCU Pathway programme: students study HND Electrical Engineering at Glasgow Kelvin College for the first two years, then join Year 3 of the BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering at GCU and graduate with an honours degree. The degree mixes electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering with specialist modules in power systems and power electronics, and is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Duration: 4 years (Years 1-2 HND at Glasgow Kelvin College, Years 3-4 at GCU); optional year in industry  |  Intake: August 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 are the HND Electrical Engineering at Glasgow Kelvin College. The GCU years include laboratory work, simulation tools, research and real-world projects, with an optional 48-week year in industry for full-time students and a part-time option for students in relevant employment. Students can transfer to the MEng programme as they progress.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the power and renewable energy sectors with employers including National Grid, Scottish Power, Howden, Doosan, Babcock, GEC, H&MV Engineering, Black and White Engineering and the Weir Group, in roles such as Power Systems Engineer, Renewable Integration Specialist, Grid Planning and Protection Engineer. The accredited degree provides a recognised pathway towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

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